January, 2012
Chair/Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Friday, January 27, 2012
Following the approval of the Hospital Boards' and the Provost, we are delighted to announce that Dr. Margaretha Rebel has been appointed as Chair/Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology effective February 1, 2012 to January 31, 2017. … (Read More)
Western rolls out new branding
Thursday, January 26, 2012
In some ways, it's back to the future for Western University. Today, Western rolled out a new visual identity - and with it a 'new' name - top administrators say will project a more unified brand as well as better position the university on the global stage. … (Read More)
Vice Dean, Research
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Dr. Michael Strong is delighted to announce that Dr. Denise Figlewicz has been appointed as Vice Dean, Research and Innovation for the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry March 1, 2012 to March 31, 2017. … (Read More)
Interim Chair/Chief, Department of Medicine
Monday, January 23, 2012
Subject to the Hospital Boards and Provost approval, it is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Robin G. McFadden as Interim Chair/Chief of the Department of Medicine, effective February 1, 2012 to January 31, 2014. … (Read More)
Interim Director, Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health
Friday, January 20, 2012
Following the approval of the Provost Dr. Michael Strong is delighted to announce that Dr. Mohammad Abdur Rab has been appointed as Interim Director of the new Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry … (Read More)
London Health Research Day
Friday, January 20, 2012
Please save Tuesday, March 20th for the London Health Research Day, featuring keynote speaker: Dr. Jon Stoessl. This inaugural event will showcase citywide research from students, trainees and postdoctoral scholars. … (Read More)
WHO chief Chan nominated for second term
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Western alumna Margaret Chan, BA'73, MD'77, DSc'99, has been nominated for a second term as chief of the United Nation's World Health Organization (WHO). … (Read More)
Council of Canadian Academies reports on chemical safety
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The Council of Canadian Academies brought together 15 experts including Jack Bend from Schulich to investigate chemical safety. Their report was released today. … (Read More)
Graham King Musculoskeletal Research Chair
Monday, January 16, 2012
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is pleased to announce that Dr. Jim Johnson has been appointed as the Graham King Musculoskeletal Research Chair for a five year term … (Read More)
Western trio brings lessons of war home
Monday, January 16, 2012
University of Western Ontario faculty members Brian Church, Ray Kao and Vivian McAlister have made almost 15 trips to Afghanistan over the last five years as members of the Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS). … (Read More)
Inaugural Harold B. Stewart Memorial Lecture this Friday
Monday, January 16, 2012
The Department of Biochemistry is pleased to present the inaugural Harold B. Stewart Memorial Lecture to take place January 20th at 1:30 p.m. at Huron College. The speaker will be Michael Surette. … (Read More)
Dr. Robert Teasell honoured
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada has named Dr. Robert Teasell to be the 2012 McLaughlin-Gallie Visiting Professor. This year's theme is Pain Medicine. … (Read More)
Chair/Chief, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Subject to the Hospital Boards and Provost approval, we are delighted to announce that Dr. Timothy Doherty, has been appointed as Chair/Chief of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry … (Read More)
Seymour Schulich named Officer of the Order of Canada
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Seymour Schulich has been promoted from a Member to an Officer of the Order of Canada for his transformational philanthropy in support of our education and health care institutions. … (Read More)
Western medical pioneer honoured
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Dr. Calvin Stiller, University of Western Ontario professor emeritus, was recently named an Officer of the Order of Canada. In his citation, Stiller was singled out "for his leadership as a medical entrepreneur and for his advancement of scientific research and innovation." … (Read More)
